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NASA narrows Mars telecom orbiter competition as final solicitation lands
Key Takeaways
- NASA issued the final Mars Telecommunications Network RFP on May 14.
- Proposals are due June 15, with contract award targeted for October 1.
- Eligibility remains tied to earlier Mars sample return commercial studies that proposed a separate telecom orbiter.
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